9.5 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

10.1 megapixels, first seen: 7 January 2009

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Best Price: $292

  • User Score (1486)
    8.9 8.9 from 1486 reviewers
  • Expert Score (44)
    7.9 7.9 from 44 reviewers
  • Design (17)
    9.2 9.2 from 17 reviewers
  • Value for money (60)
    8.9 8.9 from 60 reviewers
  • Features (54)
    9.1 9.1 from 54 reviewers
  • Ease of use (54)
    9.2 9.2 from 54 reviewers
  • Performance (99)
    8.8 8.8 from 99 reviewers
  • Picture quality (125)
    9.2 9.2 from 125 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • excellent picture quality, good image stabilization, 12x zoom and super, flash give good shots, super zoom wo protruding
  • no manual control, still very expensive, flash shot, avchd video format, placement of movie button

The ZS3 / TZ7 is the worldâ.

  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Resolution: 12.7 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Weight: 0.2 kg

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Reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 / DMC-ZS3

  1. Reviewer: The Age
    7 May 2009

    This 10.1-megapixel camera has a 25-300mm (film equivalent) Leica-branded, optically stabilised lens. The large (75mm) LCD screen is of decent resolution and useful even in sunlight. It takes face detection to a new level - it "recognises" people! Construction is good and all controls work well, although it is too easy to inadvertently move the mode selection dial. There is a reasonable degree of user control, although we don't like the fact that we have to move a switch... Read more

  2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: Camerasdirect
    30 May 2009

    Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7  at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers. Read more

  3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: PhotoReview
    27 May 2009
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    Panasonic has long been a leader in the ultra-zoom category, largely because it has produced cameras that are genuinely pocketable but are also easy to use, feature-rich and offer good performance. Unfortunately, it's taken almost six months since we first experienced the Lumix DMC-TZ7 at Panasonic's Asian Region launch in Singapore for a review camera to become available. That's a pity because this camera has a lot to interest potential buyers.  ... [more] Read more

  4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

    Reviewer: CNET
    27 May 2009
    Overall 8
    7.8
     

    Panasonic appears to have another winner on its hands with the TZ7. It's not perfect by any means — most notably that frustrating mode dial and lack of manual control, for which you'll want to look at something like Canon's SX200 IS , with a similar zoom range and HD video recording. However, if you want a sturdy compact camera that can deliver excellent images, you won't be disappointed in the TZ7. Read more

  1. Reviewer: Gary Homestown, MyShopping.com.au
    25 May 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

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